SUSANNAH BOOTHROYD is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary designer who blends creativity, sustainability, and technology to craft meaningful objects.
From forging intricate jewellery pieces to educating others about sustainable design, Susannah’s work displays a deep passion for problem-solving and positive impact.
After 20 years of honing skills in the fields of Textiles, Jewellery and Environments Design, Susannah is now transitioning into the Digital Design realm, with a focus on Interaction Design, User Experience, and Human-Centered Design.
Susannah aims to create user-centric, impactful objects and experiences that solve real-world problems while promoting a sustainable future.
Awards & Qualifications
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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY [2022-2023]
HIGH DISTINCTION - Fundamentals of Interaction Design
HIGH DISTINCTION - Storytelling & Sense-Making Studio
DISTINCTION - Advanced Interaction Design
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DESIGN CENTRE ENMORE - TAFE NSW - SYDNEY INSTITUTE [2005-2006, 2012]
GRADUATED WITH DISTINCTION
AWARDED Jewellery & Object Design Award & Scholarship 2012
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES - UNSW ART + DESIGN / COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS [1998-2004]
GRADUATED WITH DISTINCTION
MAJORS: Graphics, Environments, Textiles
ELECTIVES: Sustainable Design, Film Studies, Sculpture, Costume Design, Printmaking, Exhibition Design
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE: University of California - Davis, USA [2000 - 2001]
STUDENT ENVIRONMENT OFFICER [2003] - COFA Student's Association
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CONSENT MATTERS - University of Technology, Sydney [2023]
PRESS PLAY FOR CREATIVE WELLBEING - CREATIVE FIRST AID - MakeShift.org [2021]
BUILDING SIMPLE WEBSITES + SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING - TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute, Blacktown [2019]
WRITING GRANT PROPOSALS - National Association for the Visual Arts - NAVA [2019]
CERT III JEWELLERY TRADE + MANUFACTURE - Design Centre Enmore - TAFE NSW Sydney Institute [2013]
GROWING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS - Northwest Community College [2009]
FORGING I - ORNAMENTAL BLACKSMITHING - TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute, Richmond [2011]
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JEWELLERY AND OBJECT DESIGN AWARD + SCHOLARSHIP 2012 - Design Centre Enmore - TAFE NSW Sydney Institute [2012]
WINNER - JEWELLERY CATEGORY + ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD - 'JUNK LOVE' EXHIBITION - Reverse Garbage [2004]
ART EXPRESS 1997 - HSC Visual Arts Major Work displayed at the Art Gallery of NSW [1997]
Art & Design Practice
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024 - Gaffa Gallery - Review. React. Respond.
2019 - Gaffa Gallery - It’s Not Just A Hobby
2019 - Zero Gravity Galleries, Mothership Studios - The Witching Hour (curator / artist)
2018 - Zero Gravity Gallery, Mothership Studios - Botanical Mechanics (curated by Grace Kingston)
2014 - Studio 20/17, Waterloo - Less Is More (tenmoregirls)
2013 - Stanley Street Gallery - Girls On Time (tenmoregirls)
Collaborations
Peats Ridge Festival - The Cocoon
Peats Ridge Festival - The Elemental Labyrinth (Facilitator)
Other Arts Projects & Positions
High & Dry Festival - Envirocraft
Big Day Out - Envirocraft
Australia Day Council Festivals - Cronulla, Penrith - Envirocraft
Opera Australia - Costume Assistant
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras - Costume Assistant
Bridal Expo - Wardrobe Assistant
Mothership Studios - Gallery Manager / Creative Producer / Marketing
Talks, Presentations & Public Engagement
Invited Artist Talk - Design Centre Enmore “Mine” Exhibition, Danks St Depot Gallery 2012
Teaching & Demos
Lorien Novalis Steiner School - Blacksmithing demo
Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, Gymea - Jewellery Workshop Instructor
Retail Sales
Past Retail Stockists
2022-23 - Blue Mountains Makers, Wentworth Falls
Make A Difference, Enmore, Sydney
Reverse Garbage, Marrickville, Sydney
Reverse Garbage, West End, Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane Store, Brisbane
Artisan, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
The Servo, Paddington, Brisbane
Biome Living, Paddington, Brisbane
Artisan Markets & Fairs
COFA Spring Fair, Paddington
Reverse Garbage (2022), Tempe
Rowany Festival Market Day, High Range
Spring War Market Day, Tocal
Under The Blue Moon, Enmore
Glebe Markets, Glebe
The Rocks Market, Sydney
Mothership Studios Xmas Art Market, 2019